After high school, I really want to ____ a gap year.
take
find
go
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In the USA, in 2022 around _____ of students took a gap year before starting university/college.
3%
10%
20%
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The most common reason for students in the UK to take a gap year is to...
become independent
earn money
take a break from studying
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What is the most common activity that people do during a gap year?
do volunteer work abroad
work to earn money
travel
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Many people travel during their gap year. What is the most popular destination for British people?
Vietnam
Australia
Thailand
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In the UK, _____ of those taking a gap year believe it helped them decide what subject to study at university.
40%
20%
60%
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96% of people who have taken a gap year believe it improved their...
intelligence
self-confidence
bank balance
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Employers often prefer to hire university graduates who have taken a gap year, because these people have gained many skills from travelling, volunteering or working abroad.
False
True
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How do young people in the UK fund their gap year?
80% work to earn money, 20% are given money by their parents
20% work to earn money, 80% are given money by their parents
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Young people who take a gap year may eventually end up earning less than those who go straight to university/college.